YA Safety & Sea Survival Course

This course is essential for anyone taking to the seas, whether on a motor or sailing vessel. SSSC will teach you how to go about preparing to go to sea, emergency procedures, safety equipment, life-saving signals, handling heavy weather and choosing the most suitable life jacket or buoyancy aid. It also provides in-depth advice and information on safety and survival skills required at sea.

SSSC is required by 50% of yacht crew for offshore racing. As stated in the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2001-2004: "50% of the crew, including the skipper, shall have undertaken training and received a Certificate of Competence... in YA Safety and Sea Survival... which shall be valid for five (5) years".

"From the evidence of the survivors of the yacht 'WINSTON CHURCHILL' and the tests conducted by the NSW Water Police... it is indisputable that trained crew have a greater likelihood of survival than untrained crew" Coroner Abernathy-Inquest Into the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Syllabus

  •   Use of life raft
  •   Survival in the water
  •   Helicopter rescue drills
  •   Practical use of flares
  •   Meteorology
  •   Search and rescue systems
  •   Damage control
  •   Man overboard prevention and recovery
  •   Heavy weather seamanship - crew routines, boat handling, drogues
  •   Fire fighting techniques

What do I bring?

Racing Rules of Sailing (Blue Book)
Change of clothes
PFD 1 life jacket with crutch strap
Safety harness with crutch strap and tether
Note pad and biro
Offshore wet weather gear including sea boots (what you wear while sailing offshore)

How long is the course?

Two full days, 9:30am to 4:30pm. Exam on last day of the course.

How much does it cost?

Refer to dates and prices for the most current information. Please call on
9699 9425 to confirm dates.

A deposit is required per person with a booking form to confirm your position (see booking form for terms and conditions on own vessel).

We accept cash, money order or credit card (MasterCard or Visa only). Please note that cheques are not accepted.

YA registration issued on successful completion of exam.